Shocks and ride height?
Does shock length affect ride height? My truck is supposed to be compatible with both the 4600 and 5100 Bilsteins.
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Agree...shocks are NOT designed to be springs that lift the vehicle and carry weight
Personal experience had my FJ40 lifted with air shocks and out in the Idaho Panhandle camping in my secret place...had one burst and had to crawl back to pavement that took about 3 days, when it normally took a bit less than a day...
Have also broken regular HD shocks...where their eye welded to the shock body let loose
There is a tiny lift if they are gas filled, but that is, as mentioned, to mange foaming of the shock fluid
Adjustable height on a shock....means that the 'Z' height is adjustable, but not anything to do with spring lifting of weight
Currently have KYB MonoMax's and like them.
Edelbrock IAS's were better for my kind of driving, but they leaked, so no more for me. Loved them but hated their valving for small bumps and pot holes.
Yet another question and ask 10 to get 11 opinions...whatever works for your driving style/terrain/vehicle. Find an advisor who has similar driving style and expectations...
Personal experience had my FJ40 lifted with air shocks and out in the Idaho Panhandle camping in my secret place...had one burst and had to crawl back to pavement that took about 3 days, when it normally took a bit less than a day...
Have also broken regular HD shocks...where their eye welded to the shock body let loose
There is a tiny lift if they are gas filled, but that is, as mentioned, to mange foaming of the shock fluid
Adjustable height on a shock....means that the 'Z' height is adjustable, but not anything to do with spring lifting of weight
Currently have KYB MonoMax's and like them.
Edelbrock IAS's were better for my kind of driving, but they leaked, so no more for me. Loved them but hated their valving for small bumps and pot holes.
Yet another question and ask 10 to get 11 opinions...whatever works for your driving style/terrain/vehicle. Find an advisor who has similar driving style and expectations...
